Borrowed Time: Interview with Michio Kaku

In summary, the conversation discusses the possibility of time travel and the conditions that must be met for it to be possible. These include the validity of Einstein's General Relativity, the suitable structure of the universe, and overcoming practical difficulties. The speaker believes that Einstein's theory is a valid and beautiful one, but that the universe's structure may not allow for time travel. They also mention the idea of sending messages through radio transmissions as a way to potentially violate causality. Other topics discussed include the use of wormholes and warp drive for time travel, as well as experiments with DNA and light that suggest a connection between gravity and energy. The conversation also references ancient knowledge and theories about energy and time travel.
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Esoteric
http://www.sciam.com/article.cfm?chanID=sa004&articleID=0000AB94-4016-1FBE-801683414B7F0000
 
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In order to be able to travel to the past, three conditions should be fulfilled:

1. Einstein's General Relativity is a valid description of the universe.
2. The Universe has a suitable structure probably incorporating sufficiently fast rotation.
3. The practical difficulties can be overcome.

My personal views on these three points are:

1. Yes. A basically simple (oh well) and beautiful theory giving several verified predictions and so far fully consistent with experiments
2. Most probably no (as indicated by the isotropy of background radiation)
3. No way. Keeping you and the rocket going for, say, ten billion years is not exactly an easy task.

There is however an easier way to violate causality if requirements 1 and 2 are met: Sending messages by radio. If the universe is inhabited by civilizations, you could send a message to one of them with instructions on how to forward the message to the next civilization, and so forth back to Earth. You don't have to wait for long to see whether the chain of transmissions has been successful; in fact, you should already have received the message...
 
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Jeebus, the rotation part is no longer strictly necessary, as Professor kaku explains in the interview. Worm holes can do it and so can warp drive "metric engineering" like the Alcubierre drive. All it takes is supertechnology and negative energy.
 
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Ok, sorry about that, SelfAdjoint.

I gotcha now.
 
  • #5
Fax Me To The Moon

FAX ME TO THE MOON...OR TO NAZCA LINES?

I think math theorists really need to explain :confused: some things of the "past" and present (for example the fractal geometry and astronomical signs in wheat fields and filmed lights traveling above them) before looking "beyond" the outer space. :eek:

http://forums.atlantisrising.com/ubb/Forum10/HTML/001042.html
 
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Dr.Vladimir Poponin set DNA in a tube, irradiated it with laser. Captured the light and formed an helix spiral like a crystal. When DNA was removed, the LIGHT CONTINUED SPINNING BY ITSELF, looking like violet light coming out from the pyramidion with the help of Tesla Coil. Austrian scientist, Anton Zeilenger, bended photons like multiple DNA in angular orbital moment. In Switzerland, CERN Large Hadron Collider experiences want to generate mini black holes with little entropy at a rate of 1 per second. It seems these are bubbles of vacuum. In Los Alamos National Laboratory and South Carolina Univ., they are examining the “gravastars” and they try to create super-atoms. Gravity has not been detected in space lesser than 1 mm.
These DOUBLE SNAKE energy was known in the past, though that's a long issue:
www.sitchin.com/adam.htm
www.keelynet.com/unclass/hardy1.htm
 

Related to Borrowed Time: Interview with Michio Kaku

1. What is the concept of "Borrowed Time" in relation to Michio Kaku's interview?

In the interview, Michio Kaku discusses the idea that humanity may be living on borrowed time due to potential threats such as climate change, pandemics, and technological advancements.

2. What are some examples of threats to humanity's existence that Kaku mentions in the interview?

Kaku mentions the possibility of a catastrophic asteroid impact, nuclear war, and the development of artificial intelligence surpassing human intelligence as potential threats to humanity's survival.

3. How does Kaku suggest we can prevent these threats and ensure a longer lifespan for humanity?

Kaku stresses the importance of investing in science and technology, as well as developing contingency plans for potential disasters. He also emphasizes the need for global cooperation and addressing issues such as climate change.

4. What does Kaku mean when he says that humanity is reaching a "critical point" in its evolution?

Kaku suggests that humanity is at a pivotal moment in history where our actions and decisions will greatly impact our future existence. He believes that we have the potential to either destroy ourselves or reach new heights of technological and societal advancement.

5. What does Kaku propose as the solution to avoiding a potential future catastrophe?

Kaku suggests that we need to have a long-term plan for humanity's survival and work towards becoming a multi-planetary species. He also stresses the importance of investing in science and technology to address these threats and ensure our continued existence.

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